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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Allendale Association

By N. K. Snyder | Sep 12, 2025

Allendale Association, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $225,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Lake County responsible for 4th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By R. J. Patterson | Sep 12, 2025

Lake County residents paid just under $8.9 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per county in July.

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Opinion: Grass Lake School employee’s post on Charlie Kirk demands immediate termination

By Michael Scornavacco, Republican Committeeman, Antioch 6 | Sep 11, 2025

Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, controversy has reached Antioch after a Grass Lake School District #36 employee shared a social media post that many parents say crossed every line of decency.

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Inside Northbrook Sports Club—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By N. K. Snyder | Sep 11, 2025

Northbrook Sports Club, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $250,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Fall tips offered to limit pollution in Bangs Lake

By D. L. Darling | Sep 11, 2025

As autumn arrives, fallen leaves can become an environmental concern for Bangs Lake.

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Lake Forest podcast GOP guest: Many will ‘ leave for red states that we're going to lose a congressional district’

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 11, 2025

Aaron Del Mar, entrepreneur, GOP operator, and guest on the Lake Forest Podcast, said Illinois could lose another congressional seat by 2030 as people leave for red states, that J.B. Pritzker is “driving people out,” and that Democrats are using redistricting “maps” and “heat maps” to secure control.

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Prairie State Taxes: Mundelein residents rank 72nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for July

By D. P. Royal | Sep 11, 2025

Mundelein residents paid just under $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 72nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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LFHS announces new Spanish teacher

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 11, 2025

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 has announced the appointment of Teal Griffin as a new Spanish teacher at Lake Forest High School.

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LFHS announces new part-time Latin instructor

By S. B. Martino | Sep 11, 2025

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 has announced the appointment of Nick Maher as a new part-time Latin instructor at Lake Forest High School.

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LFHS announces new physical education teacher

By D. C. Welch | Sep 11, 2025

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 has announced the appointment of Joe Pettinger as its new physical education teacher, special education paraprofessional, and varsity boys basketball coach.

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Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center marks 30 years as FQHC

By M. F. Hinton | Sep 11, 2025

Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has marked its 30th anniversary as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), commemorating three decades of healthcare service to county residents.

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Lake County deputies capture Wisconsin fugitive with possible kidnapping victim

By M. F. Hinton | Sep 11, 2025

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office reported the successful capture of a man who fled from Wisconsin authorities and was suspected of having a kidnapping victim in his vehicle.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: The Community Works Inc Nfp

By N. K. Snyder | Sep 11, 2025

The Community Works Inc Nfp, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $500,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Lake County during week ending Sept. 20

By C. L. Powers | Sep 10, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Lake County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

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Lake Forest podcast GOP guest: ‘Democrats are raising the cost of media through this next cycle’

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 10, 2025

Aaron Del Mar, entrepreneur, GOP operator, and guest on the Lake Forest Podcast, said there is "movement" at the grassroots with candidates like Mendoza and Coker entering races, while Democrats are driving up media costs with big spending such as Raja Krishnamurthy’s $19 million Senate run, creating both opportunities and "challenges" for Republicans.

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By I. E. Hall | Sep 10, 2025

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13.

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Lake Forest podcast GOP guest: ‘The Democrats are playing musical chairs’

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 9, 2025

Aaron Del Mar, entrepreneur, GOP operator, and guest on the Lake Forest Podcast, said Democrats are "playing musical chairs," creating a "chain reaction" of open seats, and while 2026 may bring a "pendulum swing," he believes the economy and Trump’s efforts could resist a "blue wave."

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Impacting Veterans Lives Inc Dba Midwest Veterans Closet

By N. K. Snyder | Sep 9, 2025

Impacting Veterans Lives Inc Dba Midwest Veterans Closet, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $750,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Sept. 12?

By I. E. Hall | Sep 9, 2025

This former Lake County Gazette area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Sept. 12.

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Moms for Liberty: District policy enabled 18-year-old male to enter girls locker room

By I. K. Williams | Sep 8, 2025

Moms for Liberty Lake County announced on the social media platform X that Community High School District 128 allegedly ignored warnings from parents and the U.S. Department of Education regarding its locker room policies.